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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State Kentucky ASU NCAT University of Toledo UNC Chapel Hill WCU Eastern WSSU| Northern Kentucky University | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | UNCG | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
NKU | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1110/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $235 |
Diversity |
NKU | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NKU | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than NKU based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 15,801 students)
NKU vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or UNCG?
- Northern Kentucky University is 130.8% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at NKU than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($20,464.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than UNCG ($7,259 vs. $10,979)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 13.3% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,924 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 36.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($11,275 vs. $8,257)
NKU vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 33 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at NKU (3.42)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or UNCG? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNCG and NKU.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Northern Kentucky University (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $600 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $2,213 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($22,737 vs. $24,950)
- UNCG graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($235 vs. $257)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/